RABIES VACCINATION IN TOURIST DESTINATIONS ADMINISTERED

A staff from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian administers an anti-rabies vaccine to a pet dog in Brgy. Lubing, San Juan, La Union. A total of 182 pets were vaccinated in said barangay to ensure a safe community especially that it is one of the surfing destinations in the province.

BDH OFFERS FREE BINGOT AT NGONGO SCREENING

FREE OPERATION: BINGOT AT NGONGO SCREENING. Field Coordinator Romeo Lopez and Senior Social Worker Brenda Lee Caballero of Philippine Band of Mercy (PBM) conduct screening of those with craniofacial deformities on July 9, 2019 at Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH), Bacnotan, La Union. The service is free to all residents of La Union and neighboring provinces. PBM, BDH’s partner, is a foundation that provides medical and surgical support to financially-challenged children born with such deformities. Interested patients may still visit BDH until September 20, 2019 for the free screening before the operation on September 21, 2019.

Provincial Tourism Site Development Program Initiative Consultation Conducted

Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Arthur S. Cortez, Jr. presents the Prioritization Tool and Criteria for Tourism Development of Major Tourism Attractions, Culture and Heritage Attractions, and Potential/Emerging Tourism Attractions during the Provincial Tourism Site Development Program Initiative Consultation meeting held at the Tourism Operations Unit Meeting Hall on July 9, 2019. The meeting was attended in by other members of the Initiative Team from the Offices of the Provincial Engineering, Provincial Planning and Development, Environment and Natural Resources and Provincial Strategy to finalize the rating and list of attractions to be prioritized for development.

22nd SP CONDUCTS FIRST SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Christian I. Rivera, Chairperson of the Committee on Ways and Means, presides over the said committee’s meeting on July 9, 2019 at the Cong. Eufranio “ Franny” C. Eriguel Hall, Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Provincial Legislative Building and Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The said committee discussed and approved the municipal ordinances of Agoo, La Union submitted for review.

DMMMSU-OUS STUDENTS OBSERVE SP SESSION

Master’s in Development Administration students from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Open University System (DMMMSU-OUS) and their instructors pose for a photo ops with the members of the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) after the 2nd Regular Session on July 9, 2019 at Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Legislative Building and Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The group observed how the SP Session goes as part of their requirement on the subject on Administration on Rural Development.

Pederasyon ng May Kapansanan ng La Union Empowered

With the aim of empowering and helping create real opportunities for people with disabilities, the members of the Pederasyon ng May Kapansanan ng La Union (PMKLU) convened for their monthly meeting at the La Union Technology and Livelihood Development Center, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 9, 2019.

Allergy Prevention, Management Lectured in BDH

ALLERGY PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT. Dr. Jennifer Gamiao of Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) lectures on Allergy Prevention and Management at Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) out-patient department on July 8, 2019. Said activity is in observance of the National Allergy Day.

Caba District Hospital Strengthens Public Awareness

NUTRITION MONTH 2019. Nutritionist Dietician Mr. Vladimir Piñon of Caba District Hospital (CDH) discusses the “Pinggang Pinoy” during the Information Dissemination Campaign at the Outpatient Department (OPD) waiting area and inpatient wards, CDH, Poblacion Sur, Caba, La Union on July 8, 2019. The said activity was participated in by the OPD patients, inpatients and watchers in celebration of Nutrition Month 2019 with the theme: Kumain Nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo, Push Natin To!